Project Grant 60NANB23D150
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The National Science Foundation (NSF) Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) awarded $1 million to the University of Vermont & State Agricultural College for the "Explorations: Building Experiential Learning Pathways to Careers in Emerging Technology Fields for Rural Vermont Communities" project. Funded from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, this initiative delivers a comprehensive gap-year workforce development...
- The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $5,845,600 Project Grant under the BUILD TO SCALE federal grant program (CFDA 11.024) to Southern Windsor County Incubator Inc. The grant funds the Scaling a Successful Innovation Ecosystem through East Central Vermont project to support technology entrepreneurs in the region. Under the award, Southern Windsor County Incubator Inc. DBA Black River Innovation Campus and Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation will...
- GRANT SUMMARY The University of South Florida received a $3.37 million Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) awarded August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030. The BUILD (Bridging the Unmet Industry Learning Demands for Research Administrators) collaborative research initiative develops and delivers an online curriculum to address critical workforce gaps in research administration. The program designs asynchronous coursework combined with...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Trustees of Union College received a $428,937 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Engineering Education and Centers under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), awarded September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for August 31, 2028. This three-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site award provides ten undergraduate students annually with integrated engineering research experiences, professional development, and...
- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $9.9 million Congressionally-Identified Projects (CFDA 11.617) grant to the Burlington School District in Vermont. The grant will fund the construction of a 30,000-45,000 square foot technical education center to provide career and technical training in aviation maintenance, including airframe, powerplant, and avionics. The center is expected to educate up to 150 high school students and adults each...
- The University City Science Center was awarded a $492,358 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program (CFDA 11.023). The grant will support the BUILDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF LAB BASICS (BULB) project from February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023. The BULB project aims to deliver hands-on lab experiences and skills training to students in Philadelphia, PA to further...
- The National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) awarded a $988,237 cooperative agreement to Bennington College Corporation for the "Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE)" project. The award, with a performance period from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2029, aims to build an inclusive research ecosystem in Southern Vermont to serve as a cornerstone of the state's economy. Key objectives include establishing...
- Federal Project Grant Summary Jamestown Community College received a $246,054 Project Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002), awarded June 1, 2025, with completion targeted for May 31, 2027. The grant supports career and technical education initiatives designed to enhance resident skills and workforce development within the Appalachian region. As a state-controlled institution of higher learning located in Jamestown, New...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Norwich University received a $2.0 million Project Grant awarded January 1, 2026, through the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support retention and graduation of low-income students pursuing degrees in engineering and construction management. The award funds scholarships averaging $15,000 annually for up to five years to support 24 high-achieving, low-income scholars pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering,...
- This Cooperative Agreement award of $2,798,545 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) supports the "Science and Technology Research Initiative for the Vermont Economy (STRIVE)" project led by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont. The project aims to establish an inclusive research ecosystem that will serve as a cornerstone of the Vermont economy. Key objectives include building administrative support to sustain a diverse, integrated...
PURPOSE/SCOPE:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS CONSTRUCTION OF A 36,000 SF STEAM BUILDING ON THE CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE CAMPUS, TO INCLUDE CLASSROOMS, LABS, FACULTY OFFICES, COLLABORATIVE MEETING SPACE, AND STUDENT STUDY/LOUNGE. THE NEW STEAM BUILDING WILL BROADEN PORTFOLIO OF STEAM DEGREES AND ADD NEW FUTURE-FOCUSED PROGRAMS IN HEALTH AND THE BIO-LIFE SCIENCES. IT ALSO ENHANCES CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE'S ABILITY TO UNLOCK NEW TEACHING AND RESEARCH POSSIBILITIES AND DRAW A MORE DIVERSE POPULATION OF TALENT TO BURLINGTON WHILE PROVIDING ACCESS TO HIGH OPPORTUNITY CAREERS IN FIELDS WHERE THE NATIONAL WORKFORCE IS LOOKING FOR TALENTED AND HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:THE MAIN ACTIVITY OF THE PROJECT IS THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW STEAM BUILDING ON THE HILL CAMPUS. SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PROJECT HAVE EITHER BEEN COMPLETED OR ARE IN PROCESS WITH OTHERS THAT WILL BE COMPLETED DURING THE PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. THESE INCLUDE PLANNING, TESTING AND REVIEW, ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND GRAND OPENING.EXPECTED OUTCOMES:OUTCOMES INCLUDE A COMPLETED NEW STEAM BUILDING, RENOVATIONS OF THE LAKESIDE CAMPUS, AND RENOVATIONS OF SELECTED BUILDINGS ON OUR HILL CAMPUS (TO INCLUDE MOVING DISPLACED OFFICES OF PERSONNEL, RENOVATING SPACES WITH OPPORTUNITY AND POTENTIAL AFTER VACANCIES CREATED BY MOVEMENT TO THE NEW BUILDING). A SECOND OUTCOME IS CHAMPLAIN'S ABILITY TO BRING NEW MAJORS TO MARKET IN THE BIO-LIFE SCIENCES, SUCH AS MAJORS IN APPLIED BIOLOGY, BIOTECH, AND OTHER INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJORS. THESE MAJORS WILL IMPACT CHAMPLAIN'S ABILITY TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT, PROVIDE ACCESS TO A MORE DIVERSE STUDENT BODY, AND SERVE EXPRESSED NEED IN THE STATE AND NATIONAL WORKFORCE. AN ADDITIONAL OUTCOME OF STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES IS THE INCREASED ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN APPLIED RESEARCH. A FINAL OUTCOME WE EXPECT IS A STRENGTHENED ABILITY TO IMPACT THE STATE OF VERMONT. A RECENT ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY ILLUSTRATED CHAMPLAIN'S DEEP IMPACT OF OVER $176M ANNUAL IMPACT WITH AN ADDITIONAL $270M IN ALUMNI-OWNED BUSINESS REVENUE.INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:CHAMPLAIN EXPECTS TO IMPACT SEVERAL GROUPS OF INTENDED BENEFICIARIES WITH THIS NEW STEAM BUILDING. THESE INCLUDE: STUDENTS: THE NEW BUILDING WILL AFFORD BOTH CURRENT AND NEW STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY IN A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY WITH CUTTING-EDGE TEACHING LABORATORIES. NEW MAJORS WE WILL BE ABLE TO DEVELOP AS A RESULT WILL LEAD TO GREATER ACCESS TO MORE GROUPS SUCH AS WOMEN SEEKING TO STUDY CYBER SECURITY OR OTHER TECH FIELDS. OTHER BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE FACULTY, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, THE STATE OF VERMONT AND BEYOND.SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:NONE
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 4/23/24 | ||
| Not listed | $9.9m | 8/16/23 | ||
| Not listed | $9.9m | 8/16/23 |